biform
adjective
bi·form
ˈbī-ˌfȯr
1
: combining the qualities or forms of two distinct kinds of individuals
a biform crystal
the biform body of a satyr
2
: having or appearing in two dissimilar guises —used of characters in classical mythology that appeared to mortals in other than their customary bodily form
whence Europa fled with biform Jove
Word History
Etymology
biform from Latin biformis, from bi- bi- entry 1 + -formis (from forma form); biformed from Latin biformis + English -ed